Unearth the organizations that have come together to form today's American Baptist Home Mission Societies
Discover stories of gospel ministries with free Blacks, new immigrants, pioneers, and indigenous peoples.
Track the legacy from the mission frontiers of the nineteenth century to the justice ministries of the current era.
Digging deep to discover our roots
The history of American Baptists is inextricably intertwined with the history of the United States, for better and worse, but ever seeking to bend our ministries toward the biblical call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God and neighbor. This is our story. This is our song. It is a history of God's faithful through it all.
David C. Laubach
Formerly associate executive director for program ministries for ABHMS, Rev. Dr. David Laubach also served in various roles with the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). A former pastor, Dr. Laubach has devoted much of his life's work to evangelism, renewal, and transformation. He holds a DMin from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, MTh from Princeton Theological Seminary, and MDiv from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The roots of American Baptist mission in the United States and Puerto Rico
Tracing the interwoven strands of the various mission groups, associations, and societies that come together to create the rich history and legacy of American Baptist Home Mission Societies. Discover how far we have come--and consider where we might go from here!
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